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Food

Shoprite Launches R1-Million Food Garden Competition to Boost Food Security

South Africa’s agricultural landscape is set to receive a boost with the launch of Shoprite’s inaugural Act For Change Food Garden Competition, a R1-million initiative aimed at strengthening community...

South Africa’s Finest EVOOs Crowned at 2025 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards

South Africa’s finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) were celebrated today at the 12th...

Tru-Cape Leads the Way in Pink Lady® Quality, Yields, and Global Demand

Through years of targeted investment, shared learning, and precision orchard management, Tru-Cape growers have...

Evergreens: From Fresh Market Pioneer to Africa’s Largest Independent Produce Hub

For more than three decades, Evergreens the Fresh Market has been redefining access to...

Rising Veldfires Threaten South Africa’s Food Security as Farmers Face Mounting Losses

With the frequency and severity of veldfires expected to continue increasing in South Africa...

SA Preserve Championships Debut with Strong Support

A new era for local preserved products was ushered in on Wednesday 23 July with the judging of the inaugural South African Preserve Championships...

Wine Town Stellenbosch Returns with South Africa’s Premier Wine Festival

South Africa’s biggest lifestyle celebration of wine returns to Stellenbosch from July 26 to August 3, with limited tickets and a discount on online...

Fixing Hunger with Science: A Food Revolution in SA

South Africa produces enough food to feed its people — yet millions still go hungry. This contradiction reveals that hunger isn’t just about availability,...

Rooibos Finds New Life as Eco-Friendly Hero This World Environment Day

As World Environment Day approaches on June 5, Rooibos is gaining attention not only for its health benefits, but also for its potential in...

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Root at Ravensmead Educare

Observed annually on 28 May, World Hunger Day is a global call to action to raise awareness and inspire efforts to end hunger. Responding...

Preserving South Africa’s Fresh Produce Markets: Insights from the WUWM Conference

The World Union of Wholesale Markets (WUWM) Conference, held from May 14-16, 2025, at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, marked a historic milestone...

Market Access Africa 2025: Driving Africa’s Agri-Food Sector to Global Heights

From 2-4 June 2025, the coastal city of Durban will become the gateway to global agri-food trade as it hosts Market Access Africa (MAA)...

De Rustica Wins Big at EVOOLEUM 2025

South African Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOOs) continue to match up to the international industry giants and to score highly in international competitions. SA...

Food Prices Show Signs of Relief, but Competition Watchdog Urges Continued Monitoring

The latest Essential Food Pricing Monitoring (EFPM) Report, released by the Competition Commission on 27 March 2025, reveals that while some food prices are...

Western Cape Welcomes Hemp and Cannabis Policy Review for Economic Growth and Job Creation

Western Cape Government Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has welcomed the decision by Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi,...